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Shirley Junior School
Bellemoor Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5XE, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.0 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
358
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 48% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 85% of schools nationally. However, the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is notably low at just 2%, indicating room for improvement in stretching advanced learners. Overall, the school shows potential, but parents may want to consider its limited capacity to challenge high-achieving students.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.4%
Mixed W+Asian5.3%
Other4.5%
White Other3.9%
Asian Other3.4%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Black African1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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50.92820, -1.42633 · SO15 5XE
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN138910
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Shirley Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Shirley Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2017.
Is Shirley Junior School a good school?
Shirley Junior School scores 17.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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